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Compare bus and train for Cheltenham to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$108 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Bournemouth:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Bournemouth costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around $108 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-72.62. The journey takes 3h 2m versus 2h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Cheltenham to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Bournemouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:10 AM4h09Cheltenham2:19 PMBournemouth$1071One-way0 transfers
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- 10:10 AM4h09Cheltenham2:19 PMBournemouth$1071One-way0 transfers
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- 10:10 AM4h09Cheltenham2:19 PMBournemouth$1071One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Bournemouth:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Bournemouth costing on average $88.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Bournemouth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
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